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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cutangle transform into upon interacting with Granny?

2. Since her first Borrowing experience, what kind of dream has Esk gotten used to?

3. What does Esk realize that the bodies of the creatures attacking her are held together by?

4. What does Master Treatle expound on that is used by wizards to give people whatever they want?

5. Who are the city people that are friendly and have guests every night that Esk notices?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Granny enters the Great Hall and approaches Cutangle, what does he do?

2. Who is in charge of the laundry operations and where does this person live?

3. What happens to Esk when she becomes the mind of the stones of the University?

4. What does Granny transform herself into to deflect Cutangle's attacks?

5. When Esk fights with the Things, what does she realize about their bodies?

6. What happens when Treatle's caravan arrives?

7. Why does Granny tell Esk not to draw attention to herself through magic?

8. What happens in the library involving Simon?

9. What happens to students who fail to become wizards?

10. What do the dwarves offer to do for Granny, and what does she want instead?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Granny and Cutangle begin to show interest in each other in a romantic way. What does Granny say or do that inspires this reaction from Cutangle and vice-versa? How do bystanders react to this? Describe.

Essay Topic 2

"Equal Rites" by Terry Pratchett is a comic fantasy. Describe what elements of fantasy are revealed in the book. Is the book geared towards adults? Why? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Whom do you think is the strongest character portrayed in "Equal Rites"? Why? Explain your opinion with examples drawn from the book.

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